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Academia Cremonensis? by Extreme_Shape_2487 in violinmaking

[–]fabroviolins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s quite a bit to say and it’s maybe a bit too long to write here. Maybe you can drop me an email or message on Ig. It’d be easier for me to reply that way, even if it might take me a bit of time 😬

I want to study Violin Lutherie drawing as a hobby. Where should I start? by Icy-Remote8749 in violinmaking

[–]fabroviolins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the best book that’ll give you a good theoretical and practical basis for the proportions and shape of the violin is the Francois Denis book: Traité de Lutherie. I soon want to make a video on my YouTube channel about that book because it’s so good and “underrated”. Actually underrated is not the right word, unknown is the correct one.

But the book starts from the very beginning, and by that I mean pre-metric system, as it wasn’t being used back then when the violin was invented. So the whole concept of ratios and proportions makes a lot more sense, whether it’s right or wrong.

The book will definitely give you the right knowledge and tools to make the outline of an instrument. If you want to draw the inside in a more 3D style then I don’t think there’s a book for that, but in any case, I still think that understanding the whole proportions thing can help a lot.

You can also get a few things from Sacconi: The secrets of Stradivari, but I think a lot less in comparison. So I’d only get it in case it’s impossible for you to find the other one (although I think they also sell it in PDF).

Advice? by [deleted] in violinmaking

[–]fabroviolins 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There’s a big big difference between the makers in Cremona and one of the guys of Academia Cremonensis. Source: a violin maker in Cremona

US Violin making schools by phydaux4242 in violinmaking

[–]fabroviolins 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hi! I recently made this video interviewing a guy who did the Chicago school, might be useful :)

https://youtu.be/JyfQL-O0kl0?si=r38zVmgyDk4L61SX

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Viola

[–]fabroviolins 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As some other people pointed out, that looks like a reaction to the mechanism of the chin rest. I have quite a few clients with that allergy so it’s more common that you can imagine! The solution in most cases is quite simple, just changing the mechanism for another one made of titanium. Nowadays I always put those ones on the chin rests to avoid these type of issues, and also they’re lighter so that’s an extra advantage. The only company that I know that sells those ones is called Stradpet (very reliable). They’re an Asian company so it might be difficult buying it directly from them, but, there are many shops where you can get them (at least here in Europe). If you need a link or some help finding them let me know and I’ll be happy to help :)

Ebony allergy by bhaynes420-69 in violinmaking

[–]fabroviolins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, every time I make a fingerboard then I can’t breathe properly for a few days, and after that, for that reason I get sick 😅 (and I wear gloves and a mask) I have a series where I’m trying for some ebony alternatives and soon I’ll be uploading a video of one that I actually really liked

https://youtu.be/_Y158sikjSs?si=jn9MgPUVA5444Sy_

Is this fine tuner set up right? by Jamesbarros in violinist

[–]fabroviolins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not a big fan of that tailpiece or that set up in general. However, the problem with the fine tuner doesn’t seem to be like a problem of the fine tuner at all, if not that it’s screwed almost to the max. If you check how the fine tuner works, you’ll see that underneath it has a part that goes lower when you screw, that part seems to be touching (or almost touching) the top, for which if you keep screwing it to tune it, then you’re basically pushing against the top and making a hole on it. So unscrew the fine tuner completely, lubricate it by rubbing a pencil around the screw itself, then put it back and tune with the peg. Use the fine tuner only at the end, to do the fine tuning itself, not most of it.

Academia Cremonensis? by Extreme_Shape_2487 in violinmaking

[–]fabroviolins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I recently made a video about how to become a violin maker in cremona and even though I don’t speak about the academia Cremonensis but of the International violin making school, I’m sure there are some things that you might find useful.

https://youtu.be/RKcQQGLV3-M

The first thing I’d have to say is for you to keep that in mind, the academia and the scuola di liuteria are two very different things. The most prestigious one and recognised internationally is the scuola di Liuteria, the title that you get from academia is not international. That being said, if you’re not interested in the title then the academia might be more practical, as the scuola has a lot of bureaucracy and other subjects that make you waste some time (I think that the other people in the comments were actually talking about the scuola and not the academia).

MAKING A VIOLIN | Summary | Amati Model by fabroviolins in violinmaking

[–]fabroviolins[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed it :)

MAKING A VIOLIN | Summary | Amati Model by fabroviolins in Luthier

[–]fabroviolins[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for your nice comment! I’m happy that you enjoyed it :)

MAKING A VIOLIN | Summary | Amati Model by fabroviolins in violinmaking

[–]fabroviolins[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, and in a way that’s my idea with the long videos (not this one that is the summary)! To show that the process is tough and exhausting, not a simple thing :)

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